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Julia PauliView profile

Professor

• Kinship
• Migration
• Social Class
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Julia Pauli is a Full Professor (W2) at the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Hamburg, where she has been employed since October 2011. Her research focuses on kinship transformations, migration dynamics, class formation, and demographic change, with long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Mexico (since 1995) and Namibia (since 2003). She leads multiple DFG-funded projects examining transnational kinship, marriage patterns, and migration. Research Interests: Pauli's work explores the intersections of kinship, migration, and social stratification. She investigates how transnational mobility reshapes family structures, aging experiences, and class identities in Latin America and Southern Africa, with emphasis on Mexico-Namibia comparisons. Her recent projects analyze return migration's impact on kinship navigation and housing practices. Education: Habilitation (2010) and PhD (1999) in Social Anthropology from University of Cologne Magister degree (1995) in Anthropology, German Literature, and Film Sciences Awards: Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2011) Offermann-Hergarten Award (2001) Doctoral Advising & Grants: Supervises 8+ PhD students on topics including migration and kinship. Secured continuous DFG funding since 2003 for projects such as Return to Mexico: Migration and Pluralization of Kinship (2022-2025) and Fertility Transition in Oman (2016-2022). Leads collaborative research initiatives like the LiMA project on aging and multilingualism.

Ulrich HammesView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Plant Physiology
• Molecular Biology
• Transport Biochemistry
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hammes is an Adjunct Professor in the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich since 2024. Previously, he led research groups at institutions including the University of Regensburg and University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His work focuses on plant hormone transporters and their biophysical mechanisms, particularly auxin and amino acid transport systems. Key contributions: Discovery of the UmamiT family for amino acid export and structural characterization of PIN-FORMED auxin transporters with the Pedersen group. Research methods: Xenopus oocyte expression , electrophysiology, and plant phenotyping. Collaborations with Claus Schwechheimer's lab and international teams have advanced understanding of auxin phosphorylation dynamics , transporter activation mechanisms, and evolutionary origins of PIN-driven auxin transport . Future goals include optimizing plant stress resistance and yield through targeted transporter engineering.

• Autophagy
• Structural Biology
• Protein-Protein Interactions
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Alina Üffing is a researcher at the Institut für Physikalische Biologie (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf) and Forschungszentrum Jülich (IBI-7). Her work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of autophagy-related proteins, particularly the GABARAP subfamily's interaction with receptors like EGFR. Key Research Areas: Structural analysis of GABARAP-EGFR binding Role of LC3-interacting regions (LIRs) in receptor trafficking Autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer Notable Contributions: Crystallography of the EGFR LIR1-GABARAP complex (PDB: 8S1M), biolayer interferometry (BLI) quantification of binding affinities, and NMR chemical shift perturbation (CSP) mapping. Her studies demonstrate GABARAP's unique role in EGFR stabilization via non-canonical LIR docking, independent of canonical residues Y49/L50. Collaborations: Integral member of teams led by Dieter Willbold and Silke Hoffmann , contributing to projects on autophagy's intersection with endocytic pathways and RTK signaling. Her work bridges structural biochemistry with cellular outcomes in receptor degradation and signaling.

• Neural Interfaces
• Biomedical Microtechnology
• Brain-Machine Interfacing
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Paul Cvancara serves as Professor for Biomedical Microtechnology at the University of Freiburg since 2013, holding a deputy directorship within the BrainLinks-BrainTools research center. Previously, he held the Professorship for Process Technology (2008-2013) and remains affiliated with the Institute of Microsystems Technology (IMTEK). His work bridges microsystems engineering and neural interface development, focusing on chronic implantable technologies. His research expertise spans: Neural interface design and long-term stability Polyimide-based flexible electrode arrays Material-tissue interface optimization Biomimetic sensory feedback systems Chronic assessment of neural implants in humans Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on failure mechanisms in polyimide substrates, hydrophilicity treatments for neural interfaces, and biomimetic approaches for prosthetic sensory feedback. Key trends include accelerated aging studies, chronic human implant assessments, and material-tissue interface engineering to enhance bioelectronic performance. Scientific Awards: No major scientific awards were documented in the source material Paul Cvancara has served as academic advisor for 2 students according to publication records, though specific grant funding details were not provided. His research operates within collaborative frameworks involving multidisciplinary teams from engineering, neuroscience, and clinical medicine. He maintains active roles within the BrainLinks-BrainTools research center and IMTEK, contributing to Freiburg's neurotechnology ecosystem through projects focused on next-generation neural interfaces, miniaturized implant systems, and bidirectional brain-machine communication platforms.

Joachim SchlichtingView profile

Professor

• Optics
• Experimental Physics
• Physics Education
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Joachim Schlichting is a Professor of Physics at the University of Münster , Germany, located at Wilhelm-Klemm-Str. 10, 48149 Münster. His work focuses on experimental physics, optics, and physics education, with a particular emphasis on everyday phenomena and their underlying physical principles. Research Interests: Schlichting's research spans a broad range of topics including optics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and the physics of everyday phenomena. He is deeply involved in science communication and education, making complex physics concepts accessible through practical demonstrations and publications. His work often explores the intersection of physics with art and nature, such as the optical properties of spider webs, the physics of rainbows, and the mechanics of everyday objects. Publications and Contributions: He has authored over 200 publications in journals like Spektrum der Wissenschaft , Physics in Our Time , and European Journal of Physics . His recent articles in 2021 include explorations of magneto-hydrodynamic propulsion, the physics of spaghetti softening, and optical phenomena in windows. He has also co-authored several books and educational materials aimed at high school and university students. Collaborations and Outreach: Schlichting frequently collaborates with other physicists such as C. Ucke and W. Suhr, contributing to both experimental research and educational outreach. His work is characterized by a blend of rigorous scientific inquiry and a passion for making physics engaging and understandable to a wide audience.

Michael KuhlmannView profile

Researcher

• Mouse models of human cardiovascular diseases
• Histology & Microscopy
• Molecular imaging
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Dr. rer. nat. Michael Kuhlmann is a leading researcher at the European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI) in Münster, Germany, where he has worked since April 2008. His research focuses on developing and utilizing mouse models for cardiovascular, neurological, and tumor diseases , with extensive work in histology, microscopy, and advanced imaging techniques like PET, MRI, and optoacoustic tomography. His research spans atherosclerosis , stroke recovery , myocardial infarction , and infectious disease models . Publications from 2008–2023 highlight his expertise in in vivo imaging of inflammation, apoptosis, and biofilm development. He collaborates with the Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence and has contributed to methods for carotid cuff implantation and nanoparticle drug delivery . Kuhlmann's work employs multimodal imaging to study plaque vulnerability in atherosclerosis post-stroke brain recovery cardiac metabolism in diabetes biofilm formation in vascular infections endothelial dysfunction metallic biomarker tracking His 15 most recent articles (2008–2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on preclinical disease modeling and therapeutic response imaging . He holds a Diploma in Biology (University of Münster, 1987–1994) and a PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) from the German Primate Center and University of Münster (2000). His career includes research roles at the University Hospital Münster in Nuclear Medicine (2007–2008) and Cardiology (2002–2007).

Fatemeh MayvanehView profile

Researcher

• Urban Heat Island
• Climate Zones
• Human Biometeorology
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Dr. Fatemeh Mayvaneh serves as a Researcher at the University of Münster's Climatology Group since December 2023, specializing in urban climate-health interactions with emphasis on vulnerable populations in Iranian and global contexts. Her work bridges environmental science, epidemiology, and public health policy through rigorous quantitative analysis. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Urban Climatology (2015-2020), M.Sc. in Applied Climatology (2010-2013), and B.Sc. in Physical Geography (2003-2006), all from Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran. This foundation enables her interdisciplinary approach to climate-health challenges. Research focuses on quantifying health impacts from urban heat islands, air pollution (PM2.5, ozone), and climate extremes. She investigates thermal comfort thresholds, birth outcomes, and mortality patterns using advanced epidemiological methods. Current work emphasizes causal inference in national Iranian cohorts and multi-country comparative analyses to isolate temperature-pollution synergies. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal dominant trends in mortality-birth outcome studies using large-scale datasets (>4 million records), with 60% focusing on Iranian populations. Key themes include heat-night mortality associations, greenness-health interactions, and temporal shifts in temperature-mortality relationships under climate change. Methodologically, she employs distributed lag models, causal inference frameworks, and multi-stage modeling. As part of the University of Münster's Climatology Group, she contributes to research on surface-atmosphere exchange processes, aerosol particles, urban climate systems, and air pollution dynamics. The group maintains active weather monitoring infrastructure and collaborates internationally on climate-health projects.

Diana KhoromskaiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Biophysics
• Cell Cortex Modeling
• Tissue Morphogenesis
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Diana Khoromskaia is an Assistant Professor at the University of Münster's Institute for Theoretical Physics, where she leads the research group Theoretical Physics of Living Matter . She is affiliated with the graduate program CiM-IMPRS (Cells in Motion International Max Planck Research School), focusing on interdisciplinary training in imaging and cellular dynamics. Her research explores complex biological systems through theoretical physics frameworks. Key interests include: Mechanisms of cell cortex assembly and dynamics Tissue development and morphogenetic patterning Transport phenomena in porous biological tissues Emergent mechano-chemical processes in living matter No scientific awards or student advising relationships are detailed in available materials. Her group collaborates within the Multiscale Imaging Centre network.

• Urban Sociology
• Regional Sociology
• Sociology
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Vojin Serbedzija serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Cultural, Social and Educational Sciences at Humboldt University of Berlin. His primary work focuses on Urban and Regional Sociology, with specific attention to spatial dynamics and social structures in metropolitan contexts. He additionally holds the official role of Women's* representative for the department, advocating for gender equity in academic practices. His research examines urban development patterns, regional planning frameworks, and spatial inequality manifestations through sociological lenses. He investigates how socioeconomic factors intersect with geographic distributions to shape community formations and policy outcomes in urban environments, with particular interest in Berlin's metropolitan evolution and comparative European regional models. As Women's* representative, he implements institutional initiatives promoting inclusive academic cultures, supports women* scholars through mentorship programs, and coordinates gender-focused research collaborations within the faculty. His work bridges theoretical sociological frameworks with practical institutional interventions to advance equity in higher education settings.

Isabell DiekmannView profile

Researcher

• Migration Studies
• Social Inequality
• Prejudice and Discrimination
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Dr. Isabell Diekmann is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Technical University of Dortmund, working within the SFB1604 'The Production of Migration' research consortium. Previously, she served as a Research Associate/Postdoc at Bielefeld University's Department of Sociology (Center on Migration, Citizenship and Development) from 2020-2024 and completed her doctoral studies at the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology. Her research focuses on migration and social inequality, prejudice and group-focused enmity, discrimination (particularly anti-Muslim), and racism. Diekmann's doctoral dissertation, 'Good Muslims, bad Islam? On a differentiated view of hostile attitudes towards people and religion,' established her expertise in differentiating between hostility toward Islam as a religion versus Muslims as people. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent themes across migration studies, social psychology, and religious studies. Her work spans empirical research on international student experiences, theoretical contributions to understanding Islamophobia, and practical applications for reducing prejudice through interventions like mosque tours. A significant portion of her recent work examines loneliness among international students, particularly Chinese students in Germany, analyzing how social networks and discrimination affect their experiences. Member of SFB1604 'The Production of Migration' research consortium Teaching activities at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and Osnabrück University Contributor to Bertelsmann Foundation research Member of independent expert group on Muslim hostility Diekmann maintains an active research agenda examining how religious and ethnic identities intersect with social structures to produce patterns of inclusion and exclusion. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis with theoretical innovation, particularly in developing nuanced frameworks for understanding anti-Muslim attitudes that distinguish between prejudice toward religious beliefs versus individuals.

Jakob NiehuesView profile

Researcher

• Complex Networks
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Synchronization
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Jakob Niehues is a doctoral researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Technische Universität Berlin , affiliated with the Infrastructure and Complex Networks working group in Research Department 4. His research spans collective phenomena on complex networks, nonlinear dynamics, and synchronization, focusing on renewable power grids through technology-neutral formulations to support energy transitions. Educational Background: Physics studies at Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Copenhagen Current affiliation with Numerical Mathematics at TU Berlin Recipient of BIMoS scholarship at TU Berlin (2023-24) His work involves general analytical and simulation methods for power grid stability under climate change scenarios, with publications in prestigious journals like Nonlinearity and Physical Review E . Niehues actively participates in conferences, including Dynamics Days and DPG Spring Meetings , and contributes to software development for power grid research. Scientific awards include the Lise Meitner Prize for best Master's thesis and multiple scholarships from Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes.

• Antibiotic Research
• Bacterial Cell Division
• Antimicrobial Resistance
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Peter Sass is a Researcher leading the Microbial Bioactive Compounds group at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine (IMIT) within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Tübingen. His research focuses on bacterial cell division as a novel target for antibiotic development, with particular emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of cell division inhibitors. Dr. Sass earned his diploma in 2005 and PhD in microbiology in 2009 from the University of Bonn, where he worked in the lab of Gabriele Bierbaum. He gained additional expertise through research stays at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth and Newcastle University. He completed postdoctoral training with Hans-Georg Sahl in Bonn and Heike Brötz-Oesterhelt in Düsseldorf before establishing his research group at Tübingen in 2014. His research program investigates bacterial cell division mechanisms and explores novel approaches to target this process with antimicrobial compounds. Using advanced life-cell fluorescence microscopy and in vitro protein activity assays, his team studies how antibiotics like ADEP disrupt bacterial cell division, with particular focus on the Clp protease system and divisome dynamics. His work spans fundamental bacterial physiology and translational antibiotic discovery. Dr. Sass's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding bacterial cell division as an antibiotic target. His recent work has focused on ADEP antibiotics, cell wall stress responses, and novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance through targeting essential cellular processes not addressed by current therapeutics. DFG TRR 261: Cellular Mechanisms of Antibiotic Action and Production German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), TTU Novel Antibiotics DFG SFB 766: The Bacterial Cell Envelope ERASMUS Fellowship by the European Union Junior scientist award from Dr. Günther and Imme Wille foundation Member of VAAM and ASM Dr. Sass leads a research team comprising postdocs, PhD students, and MSc students, and collaborates extensively with other research groups both within Tübingen and internationally. His lab utilizes advanced microscopy platforms including Nikon Eclipse Ti and Zeiss Axio Observer Z1 systems for high-resolution bacterial cell imaging. His group has made significant contributions to understanding how antibiotics like ADEP target the Clp protease system to disrupt bacterial cell division through degradation of essential proteins like FtsZ.

Alexander WeberView profile

Professor

• Immunology
• Inflammation
• Apoptosis
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Prof. Alexander Weber is a leading academic at the University of Tübingen , serving as Head of the Department of Innate Immunity. His research focuses on immunological mechanisms in inflammatory diseases, particularly NLRP3 inflammasome activation, neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), and cytokine signaling in sterile inflammation. Key Research Areas: Immunology, Inflammation, Apoptosis, Mitochondrial Function, Neutrophil Biology, Autoinflammation Notable Contributions: Elucidating NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathways, developing novel p38α inhibitors for cancer therapy, and identifying BTK as a therapeutic target for inflammasome regulation Recent Publications: 2025 work on mitochondrial ATP suppression in inflammasome activation, 2024 studies on composite DAMPs in NETs, and 2021 investigations into PAD4 support for NETosis Email: alexander.weber@uni-tuebingen.de

• Applied Cognitive Psychology
• Metacognition
• Artificial Intelligence
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Nadia Said is a researcher at the University of Tübingen, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, specializing in Applied Cognitive Psychology. Holding a physics diploma and psychology bachelor's from Heidelberg University, her work bridges cognitive science with environmental behavior, AI interaction, and misinformation processing. PhD in Psychology and Scientific Computing from Heidelberg University Current affiliation with University of Tübingen since 2024 Her research focuses on: Metacognitive foundations of environmental behavior AI perception and risk assessment Information processing in polarized contexts Mathematical modeling of psychological phenomena Key publication trends include Cognitive conflict in social media interactions Metacognition's role in climate action AI trust and explainability Belief polarization mechanisms Human-robot cooperation dynamics Scientific contributions recognized through Post-Doc Grant for event cognition research SAW Post-Doc Network participation HCE and ZUK 5.4 funded projects FRONTIER excellence initiative support

• Soil-plant-atmosphere interactions through time
• Biomimetics: nature inspired technologies for economization and recovery of water
• Dynamics of seagrass beds and reef ecosystems
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Martin Ebner is a Lecturer and Scientist in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He has held this position since 2015, following various research and teaching roles at the same institution since completing his education there. His work bridges geosciences, ecology, and biomimetic engineering applications, with particular focus on desert ecosystems and water collection mechanisms. Dr. Ebner's research interests center on soil-plant-atmosphere interactions through time, biomimetics for water economization and recovery, dynamics of seagrass beds and reef ecosystems, particle fluxes through water bodies, and reconstruction of land use history effects on biogeochemistry. His work has significant practical applications in sustainable water technologies, particularly in arid environments. His publication record shows a strong focus on fog-harvesting mechanisms in desert plants, particularly in the Namib and Atacama deserts, with implications for biomimetic applications. The research spans plant physiology, ecosystem dynamics, and practical engineering applications, demonstrating a consistent interdisciplinary approach connecting field observations with technological innovation. Techtextil 2011 award for material development in the 3D Bio Filter project Dr. Ebner has supervised numerous Bachelor's and Master's theses and conducts regular field expeditions to desert regions, most recently to the Atacama Desert in 2023 and the Namib Desert in 2022 for his Fog Plant Oasis project. His current research includes comparative studies between fog-harvesting plants in the Namib and Atacama deserts, examining convergent evolution under similar environmental constraints. He leads the Fog Plant Oasis project (since 2021) which examines how fog-harvesting plants create micro-ecosystems in hyper-arid environments, with potential applications for sustainable man-made oases. This work builds on his previous projects including biomimetic textile structures for moisture management (2018-2021) and smart packaging based on Brazilian bromeliads (2014-2016).